Prague is one of the most attractive and successful regions within (Central) Europe. It representsa relatively dynamically developing and successful region, repeatedly ranked by Eurostat among theten wealthiest regions in the European Union (measured by gross domestic product per inhabitant). Interms of the number of inhabitants, it is the 15th largest city in the EU, and, regarding area, Prague ranksamong medium-sized cities in the EU, with an area of 496 sq. km.